As you know, California is loaded with progressive politicians who proudly run sanctuaries for people who are in the country illegally and in violation of federal laws. Gov. Gavin Newsom has even pointed out that California is a sanctuary state:
With the president intentionally making things worse on immigration, California is refusing to play any part in the political theater coming out of Washington. We will continue to provide shelter to all who need it and sanctuary to all who seek it. California is for everyone.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) April 17, 2019
However, there’s now a sanctuary city that California progressives will not like, because it’s a city providing sanctuary from the state’s overreaching measures people like Gavin Newsom claim are designed to help stop the spread of coronavirus:
The city of Atwater has declared itself a "sanctuary city" from Governor Gavin Newsom's continued lockdown orders, allowing local businesses and churches to reopen. pic.twitter.com/S8XhzBgRfq
— MRCTV (@mrctv) May 18, 2020
A California city declares sanctuary status to reopen businesses and churches in defiance of state stay-at-home orders. Atwater City Mayor Pro Tem @Brianraymond1 and Councilman John Cale weigh in on the controversial move.https://t.co/Qmq90YHj7e
— Fox & Friends First (@FoxFriendsFirst) May 20, 2020
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Atwater declares itself a ‘sanctuary’ from California’s stay-at-home order https://t.co/OXoqJ6rGwc
— KTLA (@KTLA) May 17, 2020
Atwater is a city located in central California near Merced.
More cities/counties need to take this approach! This form of ‘Sanctuary’ actually has the Constitution on its side! ???? https://t.co/f81jInlnpc https://t.co/D1PoFrw5N6
— ?? ⭐️ ?? ⭐️?? ⭐️?? (@ThingMother) May 20, 2020
Let people govern themselves… what a concept. It's almost like 'of, for, and by the people' is how this country was meant to operate rather than executive decree.
— Ian MacQueen (@macqueen_ian) May 18, 2020
Suddenly progressives like Newsom won’t think that political leaders unilaterally deciding what edicts to ignore is such a great thing.
